The Red Tail Project’s P-51C Mustang has returned to the skies after a five-year absence. TRIUMPHANT RETURN: The Red Tail’s P-51C, “Tuskegee Airmen,” made its first air show appearance at this year’s AirVenture, following its five-year restoration. Officials from EAA, the Red Tail Project and the Commemorative Air Force celebrated its return. Photo by Ben […]
Aurora Airport fastest growing in Illinois
The Aurora Municipal Airport (ARR) recorded the highest percentage of growth in traffic volumes of all Illinois airports for the first six months of this year. Mayor Tom Weisner said the increase is largely due to the relocation of J.A. Air Center from DuPage Airport to Aurora. “J.A. opened their doors in December 2008, and […]
Bounces break Cirrus
The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in porpoising and collapse of the nose landing gear.
ADs going electronic
The FAA is moving to distribute all Airworthiness Directives (ADs) electronically. In September 2007, the FAA stopped mailing paper copies of ADs and Special Airworthiness Information Bulletins (SAIBs) to owners and operators of transport aircraft. A schedule released Aug. 5 cuts mail delivery to operators of transport rotorcraft on Oct. 1 this year and all […]
Sleep apnea focus of new NTSB recommendation on medicals
The National Transportation Safety Board is recommending that the FAA revise the application for a medical certificate to include specific information about sleep apnea. The recommendation calls for the FAA to “elicit specific information about any previous diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea and about the presence of specific risk factors for that disorder.” It also […]
AirVenture homegrown ‘stimulus program’
The success of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2009 not only meant continuing strength and growth at what’s known as “The World Greatest Aviation Celebration,” but created a positive spark for the entire aviation community, according to EAA officials. The 57th annual EAA fly-in convention was held July 27-Aug. 2 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, attracting […]
Another perfect score for ICT
Wichita Mid-Continent Airport recently received a perfect FAA inspection, the eighth in a row. The FAA recently conducted its annual Certification and Safety Inspection of Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, finding zero discrepancies. The inspection covers such areas as airport emergency response capability, airfield maintenance and inspection program, notice to airmen procedures, fueler training, wildlife management, and […]
Newest recreational airstrip shown off
Craig Fuller, president of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, recently responded to an invitation from Recreational Aviation Foundation President John McKenna to Montana’s Russian Flat. “This airstrip is a wonderful example of how a local pilots organization like the Montana Pilots Association, in conjunction with the Recreational Aviation Foundation, can work to bring a […]
Summer camp gives students hands-on training at 2,500 feet
Standing just inside the flightline gate, Rhonda Hall waited patiently for her son to arrive by bus to Jacksonville’s Craig Airport as part of the Organization of Black Airline Pilots (OBAP) Aviation Career Education (ACE) Academy. “I’m so excited for my son” said Hall, as she held her disposable camera. “He’s loved aviation since he […]